Mazda Mazda6 vs Volkswagen Passat Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Mazda Mazda6 · Volkswagen Passat
- Length193.7 in
- Height57.9 in
- Wheelbase109.8 in
- Curb weight3,272 lb – 3,574 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Volkswagen Passat width72.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 0.1 in shorter (193.7 in vs 193.6 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.2 in narrower (72.4 in vs 72.6 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.8 in taller (57.9 in vs 58.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 110.4 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda6 is 54 lb heavier (3,423 lb vs 3,369 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda6 is 54 lb heavier (3,423 lb vs 3,369 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Passat is 0.8 in taller (57.9 in vs 58.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Passat has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (109.8 in vs 110.4 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda6 is 0.2 in narrower (72.4 in vs 72.6 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Passat is 0.1 in shorter (193.7 in vs 193.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Passat — Volkswagen Passat is shorter by 0.1 in Check garage fit for Mazda Mazda6 · garage fit for Volkswagen Passat
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda Mazda6 — Mazda Mazda6 is narrower by 0.2 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda Mazda6 | Volkswagen Passat | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.7 in | 193.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 72.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 58.7 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 110.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.7 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,423 lb | 3,369 lb | 54 lb |
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